Underbrush
/ˈʌndərbrʌʃ/noun
Small trees, plants and bushes that grow beneath taller trees in a forest.
He tried to navigate through the thick underbrush to reach the other side of the forest.
Often appears as...
- thick underbrush
- dense underbrush
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Natural Settings
Underbrush is typically found in wild or natural areas, not in urban environments.
Hikers often encounter underbrush when they go off the main trail.
Pro Tip 2/3Visibility Barrier
Underbrush can obstruct vision and make it difficult to see the path or wildlife.
The deer remained hidden, camouflaged by the dense underbrush.
Pro Tip 3/3Navigation Challenge
Moving through underbrush can be challenging, requiring physical effort to push through or around.
The search party had to cut their way through the underbrush to move forward.
Compare with
bramblebrushwoodbushcopsefoliagescrubshrubberythicketundergrowth
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